The Mayflower Compact

What was the Mayflower Compact?

• A ship which the pilgrims used to travel

• A document that the pilgrims signed which explained how they would govern themselves

Why was the Mayflower Compact important?

• It contained rules and was a form of self-government

• It showed that they didn't agree with the representative government

A _________ is a person who goes on a long journey, usually for a religious purpose. (Page 110)

William Bradford was the ___________ of Plymouth. (Page 111)

What was the main reason the Pilgrims came to America?

• To have a Thanksgiving feast

• to trade

• religious freedom

True or False? There was a lot of time to play and relax in the Plymouth colony. (Page 111)

• True

• False

John Winthrop was the leader of the ________. (Page 112)

True or False? The Wampanoag Indians and the Pilgrims agreed to trade with and protect one another.

• True

• False

The Puritans left England to start a community where they could ________ _________. (page 112)

Check off all of the statements that are true about the Puritans.

• They did not allow anyone to question their religious beliefs.

• They tried to convert the American Indians to Christianity.

• They admired the Indian's religious traditions and practices.

• They punished people for speaking out against their religion.